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FAQ's
Q: With times changing and movies getting more explicit, has the ratings changed?

A: The MPAA ratings remain unchanged, even though the movies are getting too mature for young audiences.


Q: What is the definition of media violence?

A: Media violence is the aggressive behavior shown on screen.
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Q: How do people feel about media violence?
A: Eighty percent of Americans believe that media violence has a negative influence on children.


Q: How can I tell if my child is watching media violence without permission?
A: Be aware of how your child is acting. If they are disobeying you or not acting themselves, this could be a sign that your child is watching
violent material.


Q: Why do people target teens and little kids to media violence?external image NoChildren.gif
A: It is all about the money. The film industry is a greedy business that only think about how much money they can make. They see teens as an easy target because they are the ones who will pay to see violent movies.


Q: Why are kids drawn to media violence?
A: The industry draws kids in with the R rating. They aren’t allowed to see it, so they want to see that much more. It’s is all about reversed psychology.

Q: How can I stop my teenager from watching violent material?
A: Lay down the law! You need to set boundaries on what he/she can watch and for how long. If they don’t listen take away their privilege of watching any sort of television.
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Q: What is the average age of kids watching media violence?

A: The violence shown on the screen is usually targeted to 11-16 year olds.


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